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Ministry of Civil Aviation
Employment opportunities in Drone sector
As per Drone Rules, 2021, any person who intends to obtain the authorisation to establish a Remote Pilot Training Organisation  shall submit an application to the Director General of Civil Aviation in Form D5 on the Digital Sky Platform, along with the specified fees. As on 31 December 2021, nine remote pilot training organisations have been set up by entities under Government or private ownership. The State-wise list of RPTOs is attached as Annexure –I.
Any person between 18-65 years of age and with a class tenth certificate from a recognised Board can obtain a remote pilot licence after successful completion of training from authorised remote pilot training organisation. Students passing out of drone schools can look for employment opportunities in drone operations, maintenance, design, manufacturing and data analytics, etc. depending on the courses successfully completed by them.
An authorised remote pilot training organisation is free to have collaboration with foreign entities while ensuring strict compliance with the requirements specified by the Director General of Civil Aviation in respect of training syllabus, infrastructure, instructors, equipment and infrastructure etc.
Annexure- I
State-wise list of remote pilot training organisations
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S No
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State
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Name of the remote pilot training organisation
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1
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Jharkhand
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Alchemist Aviation Pvt. Ltd.
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2
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Maharashtra
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Redbird Flight Training Academy Pvt. Ltd.
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3
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Maharashtra
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The Bombay Flying Club
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4
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Tamil Nadu
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CASR Anna University
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5
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Telangana
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Flytech Aviation Academy
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6
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Telangana
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Telangana State Aviation Academy
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7
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Uttar Pradesh
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Ambitions Flying Club Pvt. Ltd.
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8
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Uttar Pradesh
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Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Udan Akademy
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9
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Uttar Pradesh
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Pioneer Flying Academy Pvt. Ltd.
This information was given by the Minister of State in the Ministry Of Civil Aviation  V. K.Singh  in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Finance
Income Tax Department conducts searches in Mumbai
The Income Tax Department carried out search and survey operations on a group based in Mumbai on 08.02.2021. This group is mainly engaged in the business of manufacturing of Gutkha, Pan masala and allied substances, besides having operations in hospitality sector. The searches were carried out across many locations in India and concluded on 13.02.2021.
The search and seizure action has led to detection of foreign assets lying with a company registered in tax-haven British Virgin Islands  with an office in Dubai and controlled and managed by the Chairman of the group. The net worth of the BVI company is Rs. 830 crore created by siphoning of funds from India. This fund has been round tripped to India in the form of share premium amounting to Rs. 638 crore in the flagship companies of the group. During the search action, various digital evidences and forensic analysis have yielded email communication, establishing control and management of the company with the promoter of the group searched. One of the employees, who was also a shareholder in the BVI company, was identified and cross examined with the promoter. It has been accepted by the parties involved that the employee was not aware about being a shareholder in the company and he had signed papers on the instruction of the main promoter.
Further, it has been found that the group has availed bogus deduction under section 80IC of the Income-tax Act, 1961 to an extent of Rs. 398 crore. The group set up 2 entities in Himachal Pradesh and the group was found to indulge in sham transactions in order to claim the aforesaid false deduction.
Apart from the above, unaccounted production of pan masala of an amount of Rs. 247 crore at 2 factory premises of the group has also been detected during the search.
It has also been seen that the assessee has falsely claimed deduction u/s 10AA of the Income-tax Act, 1961 of an amount of Rs. 63 crore in the Gandhi Dham unit.
During the search action, cash of Rs. 13 lakh has been seized and jewellery amounting to Rs. 7 crore was found and has been put under prohibitory orders. Prohibitory orders have also been placed on 16 lockers and in 11 premises. Thus, the search action has led to detection of unaccounted transactions of around Rs. 1500 crore, so far.
Further investigations are in progress.
Ministry of Culture
Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal participates in Shanghai Cooperation Organization  Culture Ministers’ meeting hosted by Tajikistan
MoS, Culture highlights Celebrations of 75 years of India’s Independence as ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’
Key Highlights:
- MoS, Culture cited India’s initiatives of online exhibition on ‘Shared Buddhist Heritage’ and translation of Indian Classics in official languages of SCO  .
- Shri Meghwal appreciated the efforts of Tajikistan for their proposals for Agreements on cooperation in the field of Protection of Cultural Heritage.
- The Regulations on Gala Concert of the Arts Festival of SCO Member States agreed upon at the meeting
Minister of State for Culture, Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal participated in the SCO Culture Ministers Meeting on 18 August, 2021 hosted by Tajikistan during their ongoing Chairship of SCO in 2021.
Discussion was held on the development of cultural and humanitarian cooperation, prospects for cooperation in the field of culture within the SCO, including in the post-pandemic period and importance of cultural cooperation within the SCO, which has enormous potential for strengthening inter-state understanding.
The Minister of State for Culture addressed participants of the meeting and presented India’s perspective on cultural cooperation within SCO. He mentioned India’s association with SCO as Member State and commitment towards mutual support and cooperation in the field of culture. He cited India’s initiatives of online exhibition on ‘Shared Buddhist Heritage’ and translation of Indian Classics in official languages of SCO  accomplished on the sidelines of SCO Council of Heads of Government Meeting, 2020 hosted by India.
He also shared the celebrations of 75 years of India’s Independence as ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ with his counterparts and envisioned India’s journey ahead to completing Centenary of Independence in 2047. He expressed his belief towards enhanced cooperation with SCO member states based on shared values.
He appreciated the efforts of Tajikistan for their proposals for Agreements on cultural cooperation in the field of Protection of Cultural Heritage and the Vocational Education in Culture and Arts.
In the meeting, the Ministers of Culture of SCO Member States discussed and agreed upon the draft Agreements on cultural cooperation in the field of Protection of Cultural Heritage and the Vocational Education in Culture and Arts.
At the end of the meeting, the Regulations on Gala Concert of the Arts Festival of SCO Member States was agreed upon and signed by all Heads of Delegations of SCO Member States.
Thereafter the Protocol was agreed upon and signed by all the Heads of Delegations of the Member States of SCO.
The Shanghai cooperation organisation  is an intergovernmental organization founded in Shanghai on 15 June 2001. The SCO currently comprises eight Member States , four Observer States .
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
DD INDIA UNDERTAKES EXTENSIVE ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE ONE-OF-A-KIND ‘GUARDIAN RING FOR YOGA’ PROGRAMME ON JUNE 21ST, 2022
A unique and innovative programme, ‘The Guardian Ring’ has been envisaged for this year’s International Yoga Day, 2022. As announced by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in his Mann ki Baat programme, the Guardian Ring programme celebrates the movement of the Sun, underlining the concept of ‘One Sun, One Earth’. From East to West, people from all countries would welcome the Sun with Yoga, celebrating the Indian tradition of Surya Namaskar or sun-salutation. This one-of-a-kind programme is being telecast live exclusively on DD India, the international channel of India’s Public Broadcaster Prasar Bharati.
In line with this year’s theme of ‘Yoga For Humanity’, the programme would showcase people of different nationalities coming together to celebrate Yoga at the crack of the dawn. On June 21st, over 80 Indian Missions and Embassies are organising Yoga Events on a grand scale at iconic locations in their countries. Several Heads of States, dignitaries and celebrities will also be participating in the same.
While the missions abroad organise Yoga activities on International Day of Yoga every year, it is the first time that it has been conceptualised in the manner of a ‘Guardian Ring’ - streaming feed from different countries starting from East, the land of the rising Sun, at 3 AM IST and subsequently moving westward.
This has been possible through extensive technical, production and engineering arrangements made by DD India, ensuring seamless streaming of 80 Yoga events from world over in a marathon broadcast from 3am to 10pm IST. From Australia to New York, from Africa to Latin America, spanning continents and timezones, DD India will bring exclusive visuals from iconic locations world over to viewers everywhere.
The mammoth programme involved collaboration with Ministry of Ayush and Ministry of External Affairs, apart from coordination with individual Missions and Embassies. The historic programme will further take India’s message of ‘Vasudaiva Kutumbakam’ and showcase the unification power of India’s Yoga tradition.
UPSC
Recruitment Results finalized by UPSC in August, 2018
The following Recruitment Results have been finalized by the Union Public Service Commission during the month of August, 2018. The recommended candidates have been informed individually by post.
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Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
PM Gati Shakti
The Ministry keeps on receiving proposals from various State Governments / Union Territories  etc. for declaration / up gradation of State roads as new National Highways . The Ministry considers declaration of some State roads as NHs from time to time based on the requirement of connectivity, inter-se priority and availability of funds. The total length of NHs has been enhanced from about 91,287 km in 2014 to about 1,41,190 km at present.
Out of 860 identified nodes of economic importance across country under PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan , it is targeted to connect 783 nodes under Bharatmala Pariyojana Phase-I . The government is committed to take up projects for establishing the connectivity over identified economic nodes including augmentation of NH Network in synergy with PM Gati Shakti NMP.
Two locations in Rajasthan and four locations in Maharashtra have been identified for development of MMLPs. There are as under :
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Sr. No.
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State
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Location
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1
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Maharashtra
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Nagpur
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2
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Mumbai
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3
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Pune
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4
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Nashik
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5
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Rajasthan
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Jaipur
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6
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Kota
These are at feasibility assessment and fund requirement/cost estimation state.
Ministry is primarily responsible for development and maintenance of National Highways. The Government of India had approved BMP-I in October, 2017 with an aggregate length of about 34,800 km  at an estimated outlay of Rs. 5,35,000/- crore. PM Gati Shakti NMP will create a system for inter-connected and multimodal transportation networks leading to integrated economic and infrastructure development, improved trade competitiveness, promotion of exports and employment generation.
One identified node in Latur district and two identified nodes in Solapur  district are targeted for connectivity under BMP-I.
Out of nine identified nodes of economic importance in Chhattisgarh under PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan , seven nodes are targeted for connectivity under BMP-I.
Projects comprising length of 19,363 km have been awarded in the entire Country under BMP-I so far out of which 6,997 km length has been completed.
Status of development of projects under BMP-I in the State of Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh is as under:
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State
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Length identified 
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Length awarded 
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Length completed 
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Maharashtra
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2,267
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1,895
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652
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Rajasthan
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2,737
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2,226
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1,545
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Chhattisgarh
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602
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209
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57
This information was given by Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari in a written reply in the Lok Sabha.
Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs 
Cabinet approves development of New Greenfield Airport at Hirasar, Rajkot, Gujarat
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modihas given its approval for development of New Greenfield Airport at Hirasar, Rajkot, Gujarat at an estimated cost of Rs.1405 crore.
The existing airport at Rajkot is severely land constrained having only 236 acres  of land and situated in the heart of city. This Airport suffers from considerable capacity restraints due to presence of residential & commercial buildings around it. Railway line and State Highway located around the airport on eastern side also prohibits the extension of runway. Thus there is no feasibility to expand the airport on city or airside, hence possibility of operating wide bodied aircrafts at the existing airport location is ruled out.
Rajkot is the fourth largest city in the state of Gujarat after Ahmedabad, Surat, and Vadodara. The city is the centre of the Saurashtra region of Gujarat and the 35thlargest urban agglomeration in India with a population more than 1.2 million as of 2015. It is also the 22nd fastest growing city in the world.
Considering the constraints and compulsions with respect to existing airport, State Government desires to develop a new Greenfield Airport in Rajkot. Government of Gujarat has identified required land for the new airport and requested Airports Authority of India to develop, operate and maintain the new airport
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
National Retail Policy
A draft National Retail Trade Policy has been prepared for streamlining retail trade and development of all formats of retail trade sector in a harmonious manner aiming at improvement in ease of doing business ensuring easy and quick access to affordable credit, facilitating modernization and digitization of retail trade by promoting modern technology and superior infrastructural support, development of physical infrastructure across the distribution chain of retail trade, promotion of skill development and to improve labour productivity, creation of large scale employment opportunities, providing an effective consultative and grievance redressal mechanism for the retail sector, for welfare of traders and their employees.
This information was given by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Shri Som Parkash, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
J&K Health Minister calls on Dr Jitendra Singh
Jammu & Kashmir Minister for Health & Medical Education, Dr Devinder Kumar Manyal, called on Union Minister of State  of the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region , MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh here today and discussed a wide range of issues related to healthcare and medical education in the State.
Dr Jitendra Singh brought to the notice of the Health Minister, the widely prevalent complaint of non-availability of doctors at various Primary Health Centres and also at several district hospitals. He was of the opinion that a judicious policy will have to be adopted to ensure the presence of doctors at their respective places of posting. To overcome the shortage of doctors at peripheral health centres, he suggested that a mechanism could be adopted wherein such Medicos who had obtained admission in medical colleges against RBA or LOC quota could be strictly asked to go back and serve in the same area for the initial years of their service.
Dr Jitendra Singh also referred to the Maharashtra pattern where any Medico, who wishes to leave the State after obtaining MBBS or MD degree from a State Medical College, is expected to deposit a heavy amount as compensation to the State ex-chequer, in lieu of the loss caused as a result of his departure from the State after obtaining a degree.
In view of the Government of India's drive to set up Dialysis units for kidney patients across the country, Dr Jitendra Singh said, it may not be practically possible to have so many Nephrologists available and therefore, the State Government could depute its Physicians for short-term training to carry out dialysis. He said, he had done this experiment in the Northeast by introducing a new initiative two years ago, wherein, from each of the eight States of the region, the Ministry of DoNER deputes one physician and one surgeon each for a six months' training in Oncology at the country's leading Adyar Cancer Institute in Chennai, so as to be able to cater to a very high prevalence of cancer, particularly head and neck region cancer, in the North Eastern States. On the same lines, short-term trainings could also be arranged to gain expertise in Radiology, Ultrasonography and other clinical streams, he added.
During the meeting, the issue of having more transparency and accountability in allotment of fair price shops within hospital premises also came up.
Dr Manyal requested Dr Jitendra Singh to use his good offices for arranging Central funds for purchase of latest hi-tech equipment including latest generation MRI machines, etc. for the State-run hospitals. He also sought Dr Jitendra Singh's advice and support in opening up a chain of generic medicine outlets at affordable prices and said that since Dr Singh was himself a renowned clinician, he could also offer his professional inputs in this regard.
Dr Manyal also gave Dr Jitendra Singh an update about the current status of the teaching faculty in the Government Medical Colleges of the State.
President's Secretariat
Togetherness is the essence of yoga- President of India
The President of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind said that, “togetherness is the essence of yoga. It not only helps us in connecting body, mind and soul but it also plays an important role in connecting different communities and countries.” He was speaking at the inaugural ceremony of centennial celebrations of ‘The Yoga Institute’ in Mumbai today.
He further said that it is not appropriate to link yoga to any religion or sect. It is a common heritage of mankind. It belongs to everyone who is looking forward to healthy life. A healthy person makes a healthy family, healthy community, healthy country and finally a healthy world.
The President also said that it is our responsibility to establish good yoga institutes and skilled yoga teachers as on India’s initiative yoga is getting more popular across the globe.
On the occasion Governor of Maharashtra released a book ‘Yoga for All’ written by director of the institute, Hansaji Jayadeva Yogendra. The book is based on hundred years of research by The Yoga Institute.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Union minister of state for AYUSH Shripad Naik and other dignitaries were present at the function.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 192.28 Cr
Over 3.28 Cr 1st dose vaccines administered for age group 12-14 years
India's Active caseload currently stands at 14,955
2,226 new cases reported in the last 24 hours
Recovery Rate currently stands at 98.75%
Weekly Positivity Rate is presently at 0.50%
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 192.28 Cr  as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 2,42,06,537 sessions.
COVID-19 vaccination for the age group 12-14 years was started on 16 March, 2022. So far, more than 3.28 Cr  adolescents have been administered with the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Similarly, the COVID-19 precaution dose administration for age group 18-59 years also started from 10th April, 2022 onwards.
The break-up of the cumulative figure as per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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1,04,06,512
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2nd Dose
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1,00,34,308
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Precaution Dose
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51,06,766
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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1,84,18,212
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2nd Dose
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1,75,73,709
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Precaution Dose
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83,86,226
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Age Group 12-14 years
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1st Dose
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3,28,56,669
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2nd Dose
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1,40,28,550
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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5,91,84,161
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2nd Dose
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4,47,97,935
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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55,68,48,050
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2nd Dose
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48,71,52,814
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Precaution Dose
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5,85,545
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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20,31,94,939
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2nd Dose
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19,01,96,793
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Precaution Dose
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11,74,142
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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12,70,52,348
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2nd Dose
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11,85,86,835
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Precaution Dose
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1,72,82,010
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Precaution Dose
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3,25,34,689
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Total
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1,92,28,66,524
India’s Active Caseload currently stands at 14,955. Active cases now constitute 0.03% of the country's total Positive Cases.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 98.75%. 2,202 patients have recovered in the last 24 hours and the cumulative tally of recovered patients  is now at 4,25,97,003.
2,226 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
The last 24 hours saw a total of 4,42,681 COVID-19 tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 84.67 Cr  cumulative tests.
Weekly Positivity Rate in the country currently stands at 0.50% and the Daily Positivity rate is reported to be 0.50%.
Ministry of Finance
Shri G C Murmu Takes over as C&AG of India
Shri Girish Chandra Murmu assumed office as the Comptroller and Auditor General of India here today. He belongs to Indian Administrative Service of Gujrat cadre . Shri Murmu succeeds Shri Rajiv Mehrishi, who demitted office on Friday. Prior to this, Shri Murmu was the first Lieutenant Governor of Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir.
Honorable President Shri Ram Nath Kovind administered the oath of office and secrecy to Shri Murmu at a function in the Rashtrapati Bhavan this morning. Vice President Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, Finance Minister Smt Nirmala Sitharaman, outgoing CAG Shri Rajiv Mehrishi, were among the dignitaries present at the occasion.
After the oath ceremony, Shri Murmu came to the CAG office, where he was welcomed by the senior officers of the Indian Audit and Accounts Department. He then offered floral tributes at the statues of Mahatma Gandhi and B R Ambedkar at the CAG office.
Before moving to J&K, Shri Murmu served as Joint Secretary in the Department of Expenditure, Additional Secretary in the Department of Financial Services and Department of Revenue and then Special Secretary before serving as full-fledged Secretary of the Department of Expenditure. Before his tenure in Delhi, Shri Murmu has served on important assignments in the State Government of Gujrat. He has wide experience in administrative, economic and infrastructure fields.